Ulupalakua Mele

Fruity nose, like a medium pinot noir. Light body, red fruit, Raspberry. Opens up after 15-20 minutes. Nice balance between fruit and acid. Little to no finish. No discernible minerality or complexity, but easy to drink. A quite drinkable choice on NCL Pride of America cruising Hawaii. Good QPR for a "cruise wine". Can probably purchase on shore in Maui as a local wine.

It was ok, I wasn't expecting much. The nose is boozy, don't pick up much else. Bit of red fruit, finish is quick and light with a little spice.

Simply interesting because it comes from Maui. Drinks darker than it looks. Purple fruit, forest floor and bitter twig on the palate. I miss you Maui. Aloha!

88: Great color. Bright berries up front, building to a somewhat complex meledy of spice and fruit -- not sure of the varietals but it seems to lead with Syrah. Quite pleasant to sip on its own, but paired well with a lightly seasoned steak despite being a bit light on the finish. Surprising quality for a screw top wine!

Medium Ruby color, there is no Sediment. Slight viscosity. Nose - red plum, pear. The nose is restrained, not much to it. Tannins are present but they are subdued. A subtle mouth drying. Taking a sip, one is greeted with a bright koolaid flavor, strawberry-ish thing. It is thin in body and somewhat watery. The alcohol hums noticeably on the floor of the taste. It could use a tad more acidity. A little clunky on the roundedness. It is not …

It was actually really good. Was at Costco on Maui buying for the week, ok, wait, let me pause here for minute to express myself, which will shed some light onto my obsession with Vitus Vinifera. I did not want to go to Maui for my time off. I love Maui. Been here many times. But I can't take my cellar and there ain't shit for wine here. Any really good bottle that I have should not be transported and …